SharkNinja
Mechanical Engineering Co-op Opportunities
Needham, MA, United States · Internship · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Education
- Current student in a related bachelor's, master’s, or PhD program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
About the job
Supports mechanical engineering teams in developing home products from concept through prototyping, testing, design refinement, and launch.
What you'll do
- Brainstorm, sketch, build, test, and iterate product prototypes and lab rigs.
- Analyze test data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and improve product performance, usability, and reliability.
- Support feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, technical documentation, and design reviews with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Current student in a related bachelor's, master’s, or PhD program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite 5 days per week in Needham, MA.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Hands-on prototype development and testing experience, including work with plastic and metal and basic machine shop tools.
Nice to have
- Exposure to a CAD program, ideally SolidWorks or Creo, and/or 3D printing or laser cutting.
- Familiarity with electronics and small-appliance components; experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.
Pay
$27 — $40 USD per hour (hourly salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
AI focus
The company describes an AI-native culture and expects employees to experiment with and adopt new tools, but the role’s specific duties do not mention AI work.
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